Alayna Merchlewitz
Chisago City,MN
Summary
Education professional prepared to contribute to student development and instructional support. Proven success in assisting lead teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities. Reliable team player with focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing educational needs. Proficient in classroom management and instructional techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Bright Beggings
10.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Supported lead teachers in classroom management and student assessments.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and collaboration.
- Mentored new staff on educational best practices and classroom procedures.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
Sales Associate
Buckle
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopper engagement and satisfaction.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, ensuring appealing product displays that drove sales.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Room For Growing
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
Paid Summer Intern
Deutschland Meats
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Nanny
Alexandra Miron
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chisago Lakes High School
Chisago City, MN06.2025
Skills
- Social and academic development
- Activities planning
- Literacy development
- Age-appropriate activities
- First aid and CPR
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Supply organization
- Child safety procedures
Certification
CPR and first aid
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Bright Beggings
10.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Buckle
07.2025 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Room For Growing
06.2023 - Current
Paid Summer Intern
Deutschland Meats
06.2022 - 09.2023
Nanny
Alexandra Miron
06.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Chisago Lakes High School